Resident Activity Specialist - Meaningful Patient Care

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education assistance

401K retirement plan

HSA/FSA options

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge of St. Clair in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Resident Activity Assistant to organize and participate in person-specific activity programming for residents. You will be responsible for recording participation and outcomes in medical records, ensuring meaningful daily engagement.

You will assist the activity director, lead activities, and help create monthly calendars while supporting residents and families with compassionate, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener with ability to build rapport.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the resident activity director as needed.
• Utilize environment to provide comfort and stimulation.
• Foster a sense of community within the center.
• Lead and participate in individual and group activities.
• Use various models for individualized programming (pet/music/art therapy).
• Develop monthly calendar and post it for residents and families.

Skills

Active listening

Rapport building

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

MediLodge of St. Clair in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Resident Activity Assistant to organize and participate in person-specific activity programming for residents. You will be responsible for recording participation and outcomes in medical records, ensuring meaningful daily engagement.

You will assist the activity director, lead activities, and help create monthly calendars while supporting residents and families with compassionate, person-centered care.